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What are dental implants?Dental implants look like metal screws and act as an anchor for false teeth in the jaw. When an implant is placed and the false tooth is constructed, the result appears as a natural tooth. Can I get a dental implant? ce missing teeth, dental implants can be a good option. The only requirement is that the patient has enough bone in the jaw for the implant to anchor into. Even if the patient does not qualify because he or she does not have enough bone in the area, a bone graft can be placed to solve the problem. Talk to your dentist to see if you qualify for dental implants. Why get dental implants? Dental implants are replacements for missing teeth that tend to be more stable and natural-looking than traditional dentures and removable bridges. Replacement teeth secured by dental implants are often easier to deal with than dentures and you don’t have to worry about them falling out because they are secured to the jaw like natural teeth. Replacement teeth can even be used the same day they are placed by the dentist, making the transition from dentures to implants easy. Dental implants have also been known to make patients feel more confident with their smiles because implants feel like natural teeth. How much do dental implants cost? Dental implants are more expensive than dentures or bridges because they sometimes require the consultation of both your dentist and an oral surgeon. Typical dentistry charges by complexity of a surgery, not by the number of implants placed. Dental insurance will not always cover implants. Costs may vary by dentist. Talk to your dentist to discuss pricing for your specific needs. Should I get a bridge or a dental implant? Though they are both used to replace missing teeth, fixed bridges and dental implants are very different procedures. Bridges require the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth to be present and stable enough to support the procedure. In order to place a bridge, these adjacent teeth are first cut down and then covered by a single, three-unit bridge spanning the length of the gap. Dental implants, on the other hand, do not rely on other teeth to secure new false teeth. Instead, they are placed in the gap. It will take about three months for the implant to connect with the jawbone. Once the implant has connected with bone, a replacement tooth can be constructed and secured to the implant. The processes are very different, but a single implant and crown typically costs the same as a three-unit bridge, both of which replace a single missing tooth. Talk to your dentist to decide which technique is better for your specific case. At Image Dental we do offer sedation for implants per patient’s request.
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